Kollywood star Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay sounded the poll bugle with his first poll speech in Tiruchy on Saturday. However, his address from atop his campaign vehicle was marred by audio issues. Out of his 20-minute speech, barely one to two minutes was audible and clear to the thousands of fans and supporters who gathered around to hear him, chanting "Vijay, Vijay."
According to news agency PTI, his speech became almost incomprehensible, barring some remarks, words and points.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief and actor Vijay to begin his statewide campaign today in Trichy district. Visuals from the city as a huge crowd of his party cadres and supporters gather to welcome him. pic.twitter.com/d2VIhAMklx
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2025
"Will you vote for the DMK," he asked after raising a number of questions seeking to corner Chief Minister M.K. Stalin-led government. He alleged that the DMK government did not fulfil its assurances made ahead of the 2021 assembly elections. Vijay also hit out at the DMK regime over the illegal kidney sale racket.
When Vijay began his speech by 3 PM, he outlined the significance of choosing Tiruchirappalli for his maiden rally. He said it was here that Dravidian icon, DMK founder C.N. Annadurai decided in 1956 to enter the electoral race.
Clad in white shirt, Vijay delivered his address from a raised platform-like structure on the top of the campaign bus and cadres continuously flung party flags at him.
According to Tamil media reports, he was forced to cut his speech short due to technical glitches. A few minutes after the star-turned-politician started his campaign speech, the mic stopped functioning. The speakers, too, stopped working properly, and his speech was not properly heard on live television. He then ended his speech due to the glitch.
Trichy - TVK Vijay's Full Speech 🎤 pic.twitter.com/URNbQ4NnC5
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The party acknowledged that the technical glitch led to audio issues.
